Straight Truck Jobs in Illinois

A Straight Truck, also known as a box truck or a cube van, plays an essential role in the transportation industry. These vehicles are crucial for local deliveries and short hauls, often carrying goods from warehouses to retail outlets, or delivering packages in urban areas. Straight Trucks are typically easier to navigate in congested areas compared to larger tractor-trailers, making them ideal for delivery in densely populated regions. They serve as a vital cog in the supply chain, ensuring the smooth and timely transportation of goods to their final destination.

To operate a Straight Truck, one must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - specifically a Class B CDL - or a specialized Straight Truck certification. Important skills for this role include the ability to operate and maintain the vehicle, strong spatial awareness for loading and unloading goods, as well as navigation and route planning skills. Prior job roles that can lead to this position may include a delivery driver, a warehouse worker, or a forklift operator, each providing relevant experience in handling goods, understanding delivery procedures, and operating commercial vehicles.

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Dedicated CDL-A Flatbed Drivers - Home Weekly - Avg. $75k/Year

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 4 hours ago

A CDL Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) Meet all DOT qualifications Pass a DOT physical, including DOT drug screen...

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver - Local Route!

  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering...

Long-haul OTR flatbed drivers needed

  • Cleveland, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cleveland, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Few trucks just became available so here is a rare opportunity you have been waiting for. Small open deck trucking company is looking for long-haul OTR drivers to join our team. We have platinum...

Responsibilities include warehouse work, including loading and unloading of materials on to or off of trucks or into warehouse as assigned This position does not require over the road travel Specific...

Flatbed Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn $100,000/Year + Benefits

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Requirements: Valid Class A CDL 3+ months of driving experience preferred No recent DOT-reportable accidents or DUIs Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements Start Driving...

Class A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering...

CDL-A Home Weekly Driver- Flatbed

  • Mazon, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Mazon, IL
  • 23 hours ago

Job Location Flatbed Network Route Type Regional Equipment Type Flatbed $5,000 Sign-on bonus Home Weekly for 34-48 Hours Percentage Pay 27-30% per load based on your production Drivers near you...

Flatbed Truck Drivers 80 cpm + Bonuses - Owner Ops welcome too

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

We are a small business - feels like home flatbed trucking carrier. Once you start with us you will never leave. Looking for guys with a clean record, paying 80 cents per mile + Bonus $50 for tarp...

Flatbed Truck Drivers 80 cpm + Bonuses - Owner Ops welcome too

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago

We are a small business - feels like home flatbed trucking carrier. Once you start with us you will never leave. Looking for guys with a clean record, paying 80 cents per mile + Bonus $50 for tarp...

Hiring Cdl-A Owner Operators Flatbed & Dry Van

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Join our growing team and take your career to the next level What We Offer: 88% of Load Revenue; Weekly Direct Deposit; Fast Onboarding - get rolling within days; Loads within 24 hours of...

Solo Driver-Flatbed-Lease to Purchase

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Earn Up to 82% from the Gross with our Lease to Purchase program! Become an Owner Operator in 1 year! - Get 80% from the Gross + 2% Performance Bonus! - FREE Cargo & Liability - FUEL Card Discount...

Solo Driver-Flatbed-Lease to Purchase

  • Decatur, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 1 day ago

Earn Up to 82% from the Gross with our Lease to Purchase program! Become an Owner Operator in 1 year! - Get 80% from the Gross + 2% Performance Bonus! - FREE Cargo & Liability - FUEL Card Discount...

CDL - FLATBED Driver - 0.80$ all miles + 350$ FLAT on short runs

  • Hillside, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillside, IL
  • 1 day ago

Flexible ELDs for your convenience No waiting on truck stops for loads 0.80$ per mile - all miles paid and 350$ FLAT on short loads - even if the load is 350 miles - you will still get paid 350$...

URGENT: Flatbed Drivers - Take Home $3,000 Weekly - Paid Weekly

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Take home up to $2,500-$3,000 Weekly: WE APPROVE YOU WITHIN 24 HOURS - START EARNING FAST MINIMUM 2 YEARS OTR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED NO SAP OTR FLATBED DRIVERS COMPANY DRIVERS 2 Years of OTR Class A CDL...

Hiring Cdl-A Flatbed Drivers

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

TCT Transportation invites experienced CDL-A Drivers to join our growing team! : Fast Onboarding - get rolling within days; Loads within 24 hours of onboarding guaranteed; Volvo & Freightliner...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Straight Truck positions.



Highest Education Level

Straight Trucks in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.8%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Bachelor's Degree
11.1%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Straight Trucks in Illinois
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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